The 2026 Annual Parish Meeting of Christ the Savior Orthodox Church highlighted significant spiritual, numerical, and financial growth. Parish membership rose from 80 to 100, with 13 baptisms, 11 chrismations, 22 catechumens, and average Sunday attendance reaching approximately 127. Stewardship remained strong, meeting the $162,000 operating goal and finishing the year with a surplus, while over $309,000 was raised for capital and designated funds.
Major focus centered on building the new temple, reflecting both spiritual vision and tangible progress. The parish successfully completed a $100,000 matching challenge within seven months and began working toward a second $150,000 match. During the meeting, an extraordinary development was announced: the same donor committed an additional $250,000 matching gift beyond the original pledges. This brings the total matching opportunity to $500,000, meaning that if the parish fully responds, $1 million could be raised toward construction. These matching gifts were presented as a clear sign of momentum and confidence in the project. In addition, a deeply meaningful $50,000 memorial donation was received in memory of Matushka Annice Oleynik, further advancing the building effort and strengthening the parish’s resolve to move from preparation into the active phase of constructing the new temple.
Facility maintenance needs were addressed responsibly, finances were audited with no significant concerns, and the 2026 budget was approved. The Ambassadors’ Program was introduced to engage every household in prayerful, voluntary participation in the building effort.
Glory to God for all things!
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Christ the Savior Orthodox Church
10315 Carey Road
Berlin, MD 21811
302-537-6055
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22Aug6pm VespersSun
23AugTue
25Aug7:00pm Advanced Choir Rehearsal
His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon will make an archpastoral visit to Christ the Savior on August 15-16, 2026, for our Patronal Feast. On Saturday, the Feast of the Dormition, Divine Liturgy with the blessing of flowers will be celebrated at 9:00am, followed by a Festive Lamb Roast with His Beatitude at 3:30pm and Great Vespers at 6:00pm. On Sunday, everyone is asked to gather by 8:30am to welcome Metropolitan Tikhon, followed by the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at 9:00am. After Liturgy, we will process to the archway for our parish photo and conclude with a festive luncheon. Everyone is warmly invited to join us for this special weekend!
$14,352.00
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